J'ai été au bal : I Went to the Dance

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Documentary.
Inspired by Ann Allen Savoy's book Cajun music : a reflection of a people.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1989.
"30 minutes of previously unreleased 'Lost & Found' bonus footage"--Container.
"Lost and found" bonus footage (22 min.) produced and directed by Chris Strachwitz in 2002.
Special features: audio commentary with Chris Strachwitz, Les Blank and Maureen Gosling ; why the films were made ; about the filmmakers ; honors, reviews and credits.
Clifton Chenier ; Queen Ida ; Walter Mouton ; Rockin' Sidney ; Balfa Brothers ; Marc & Ann Savoy ; D.L. Menard ; Nathan Abshire ; Michael Doucet & Beausoleil ; John Delafose ; Wayne Toups ; "Bois Sec" Ardoin ; Chuck Guillory ; The Hackberry Ramblers ; Dennis McGee ; Boozoo Chavis ; Canray Fontenot ; Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold.
Looks at the Cajun-zydeco countryside, its people and their dance halls, blended with performances of the music and the recollections of its musicians. Features historical sequences about Joe Falcon, Amede Ardoin, Iry LeJeune, Harry Choates, and others.
DVD.
Contents: Cajun music: a reflection of a people.

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LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Dialog in English with songs sung predominantly in Cajun French with English subtitles.

PUBLISHED
El Cerrito, Calif. : Brazos Films, c2003.
Year Published: 2003
Description: 1 videodisc (81 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Rated: NR
Format: DVD

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Blank, Les.
Strachwitz, Chris.
Gosling, Maureen.
Ancelet, Barry Jean.
Doucet, Michael.
Savoy, Ann Allen, 1952-
Brazos Films.

SUBJECTS
Cajun music -- Louisiana -- History and criticism.
Cajun music -- Louisiana.
Zydeco music -- Louisiana.
Zydeco music -- Louisiana -- History and criticism.
Songs, Cajun French -- Louisiana.
Documentary films.